細胞内タンパク質結晶の分子設計による生体固体材料の機能創製

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  Protein crystals are attracting attention as solid biomaterials because of their porous structure formed by the regular assembly of proteins. Protein crystals are functionalized as templates to immobilize foreign molecules such as metal nanoparticles, metal complexes, and proteins. These hybrid crystals have been used as functional materials for catalytic reactions and structural analysis. In addition, in-cell protein crystals have been extensively studied with the development of rapid protein crystallization and crystal structure analysis. This review shows the recent advances in crystal engineering for protein crystallization and the generation of solid-state functional materials used in cell crystals.